America (CV 66) - Naval Cruise Book

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Commander Robin Y. Weber Executive Officer 19 April 1989 - 9 January 1991 Commander Robin Y. Weber was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, on 24 May 1947. In May 1969. he graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in commerce. He was commissioned as an Ensign through the Regular Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps Program on 1 July 1969. and reported to Pensacola. Florida, for flight training. Commander Weber received his naval aviator wings in Kingsville. Texas, in April 1971. Upon completion of replacement pilot training in Reconnaissance Attack Squadron Three Commander Weber began operationally flying the RA-5C Vigilante with Reconnaissance Attack Squadron Nine, where he deployed to the Mediterranean aboard USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) and USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). His next tour was with Training Air Wing Two in Kingsville, Texas, where he served as instructor pilot and training air wing LSO. During this time he also earned a Master of Arts Degree in business from Webster College. In January 1978, Commander Weber reported to Attack Squadron Forty-Two where he transitioned to the A-6 Intruder. He subsequently reported to Attack Squadron Eighty-Five aboard USS FORRESTAL. After two Mediterranean deployments, he was assigned to Attack Squadron Forty-Two as an instructor pilot. In July 1982, Commander Weber joined Medium Attack Wing One as the Readiness Officer. In February 1983. he reported to Carrier Air Wing Three as the Operations Officer deploying to the North Atlantic and Mediterranean aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) until May 1984. After a brief period of A-6 refresher training with Attack Squadron Forty-Two, Commander Weber reported to Attack Squadron Fifty-Five as Executive Officer in August 1984. He assumed command in May 1985, and the squadron later deployed to the Mediterranean aboard USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) from October 1985 until May 1986. Following his tour in Attack Squadron Fifty-Five. he commanded Attack Squadron Forty-Two. the fleet readiness training squadron at NAS Oceana. Virginia, until July 1987. Prior to reporting to USS AM ERICA, Commander Weber served on the staff of COM-NAVAIRLANT as the Medium Attack Readiness Officer. Commander Weber has accrued over 5000 flight hours and 850 carrier arrested landings in tactical Navy aircraft. He is married to the former I-ani Jean Arnold of Ventura, California. They have two daughters. Riley Ann and Robin. Commander Weber was advanced to Captain in 1990, prior to taking command of USS WHITE PLAINS (AFS-4). 12

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Commander James A. Bolcar Executive Officer 9 January 1991 - Present Commander James Andrew Bolcar was born on 2 January 1949. and raised in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June. 1971, and began commissioned service on USS WORDEN (DLG-18) as First Division Officer in July 1971. Commander Bolcar began fight training in March 1972, and was designated a Naval Aviator in October 1973. After completing his initial aviation assignment as a flight instructor in Training Squadron TWENTY-ONE in June 1975, Commander Bolcar joined Fleet Composite Squadron SEVEN in July 1975. He began A-6 transition training with Attack Squadron FORTY-TWO in September 1976. and reported to Attack Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE for his first fleet tour of duty in April 1977. In December 1979, he reported to Attack Squadron FORTY-TWO for duty as an instructor pilot. Returning to Attack Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE in April 1982. he served as Safety Officer and Operations Officer until October 1984, when he joined the staff of Commander Medium Attack Wing ONE as Readiness Officer. Commander Bolcar was selected for aviation command in 1985 and reported to Attack Sq uad ron 'I' HIRTY - FIV E as Kxecu t i ve Of fi -cer in October 1986. He assumed command of the Black Panthers in April 1988. and served as commanding officer until September 1989. His fleet squadron tours were highlighted by multiple deployments to the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. Commander Bolcar's post-command assignment was with Commander. SECOND Fleet where he served as Air and Strike Operations Officer from October 1989 until July 1990. He was selected for assignment as an aircraft carrier executive officer in the spring of 1990 and reported to USS AMERICA (CV-66) in November 1990. Commander Bolcar’s personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals and the Navy Achievement Medal. Commander Bolcar is married to the former Sandra Elizabeth Dyke. They reside in Virginia Beach with their daughters Christine and Kathleen. 13